What’s next for Almost Paradise? Recently, executive producer Dean Devlin spoke with TV Tango about the future of the TV show.
The crime drama, which previously aired on WGN America, revolves around a former DEA agent, Alex Walker (Christian Kane), who’s been forced into retirement. He moves to the Filipino island of Cebu and purchases a hotel gift shop, planning to live a tranquil and less stressful life. Unfortunately, the island’s luxury resorts attract rich, powerful, and sometimes criminal elite from around the world, often on a collision course with Alex. The cast also includes Samantha Richelle, Arthur Acuña, Nonie Buencamino, and Ces Quesada.
Last month, we reported WGN America was not picking Almost Paradise up for a second season. However, EP Dean Devlin says he has plans for another season of the series:
The big police bureau in Manila, mentioned a lot particularly by Ocampo, will become a presence in Season 2. And you’ll see Ocampo’s ambition go up. He has ambition but he is a seeker of justice. Ocampo wants to do good but he has a delicate ego. He’s not a villain; he’s just complicated. But you can rest assured if things aren’t going his way he’s going to put pressure on his officers. Alex’s reason for going to the island is to heal. In the finale, we see that he’s made progress, both with the friends he’s made and healing from the betrayal of his old partner. Alex doesn’t need the DEA.”
Additionally, Devlin says there will be more development for the side characters in Almost Paradise:
We’ll also see more of our already established side characters. As I said before about Filipino actors showing their talent, there are characters we wanted to expand because of their actors’ performances. Like Cory (Ces Quesada) and Rita (Sophia Reola)A – they’ve made quite an impact in front of the camera with the main cast so we feel they’re deserving of more story in the second season.”
So will there officially be a second season? Devlin says they should know more by October:
We should know more about Season 2 by October. If we get a second season, we would probably start shooting again sometime in February 2021.”
What do you think? Have you seen Almost Paradise? Will you watch season two?
Love Almost Paradise especially Christian kane! Looking forward to not only season 2 but many,many, many more@
YES, I will watch a second season season !
Anything with Devlin & Kane together, always has my attention !
I would definitely love a second season of Almost Paradise. It has everything action, drama and a bit of comedy. I started watching for Christian Kane but found ALL the actors and actresses to be professional believable in their roles. Also I love getting taken away to the Philippines at least once a week.
Yes, DEFINITELY keep it going for at least 5 more years. If you get a chance, add a story about a typhoon — a REAL one! Show your audience that there is a great country to visit!!
Absolutely! I loved this show and Christian Kane is perfect for the role of Alex Walker. And more singing please! ❤
Almost Paradise is a very good show and is not the standard “cop” type series. Hope to see a season 2 and more.
Great show,…keep going
This show is so enjoyably out of ordinary! Smart, action packed, humorous, yet sensitive, kind and optimistic. Plus showing us not very well known nice millieu and culture. It really deserves more than just one season, better yet, many more.
Love, love this show. All characters and Actors are so lovable and funny despite it being a crime drama. Especially love#ChristianKane. Can’t wait for season 2. Dean Devlin is such an accomplished producer, he always finds just the right actors for the roles.
Absolutely love the show!!!! Love Christian Kane. The entire cast works beautifully together. VERY ENTERTAINING…..shame on WGN for not renewing
Great show,we need shows like this, no cussing, great actors. Please find a new home. Faithful viewer
Almost Paradise is my favorite show, so I really want a second season and many more! Quality entertainment that families can watch is rare. That’s why Almost Paradise is so special. With multitalented actors, engaging storylines and breathtaking scenery, it has all I want in a show!
Definitely need more of Christian Kane in Almost Paradise! We hope it can find a new home for many seasons more!
Great show!!! Would Love to see another season!!!
I loved the show bring it back